Infection Control Blog Posts

Securing Staff Buy-In Amidst Vaccine Misinformation

5 min read | Posted February 5, 2021

An obstacle to vaccinating healthcare staff against COVID-19 is hesitancy cultivated through the consumption of false information.

Crucial Charge: Attending to Infection Prevention in Home Care

4 min read | Posted March 20, 2020

As the number of people diagnosed with COVID-19 multiplies, demand is increasing for home-based care of people affected. Diligent attention to infection prevention and control protocols is vital for those providing home care for patients with COVID-19.

Infection Prevention: Keep Your Organization Out of the News

4 min read | Posted October 3, 2019

Infection prevention and control in post-acute care is an everyday job, but the potential negative outcomes are far from mundane.

Q&A on the ROP Phase 3 Infection Preventionist Requirement

6 min read | Posted August 30, 2019

See answers to the most frequently asked questions on infection control, prevention programs, and the new role required by the CMS in Phase 3 of ROP.

Infection Control and Prevention in Long Term Care

5 min read | Posted November 7, 2017

Infection control is a serious public issue, and it is vital for healthcare workers and others working with the public, ….

Who is Responsible for Infection Control in Your Organization: Why You Need to Know

5 min read | Posted October 25, 2016

Did you know more than 300,000 people die from infections in nursing homes annually? Find out what the CDC and CMS are doing about it.

Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of CRE: The Newest Superbug in Healthcare Settings

1 min read | Posted August 31, 2016

The newest superbug plaguing nursing homes is carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Nurses need to know how to recognize the symptoms.